Beyond the Canvas: Nikki Bonus Discussion Guide
Explore key questions from Nikki Bonus’s Beyond the Canvas episode with our discussion guide, designed to spark reflection and conversation around student wellbeing, emotional literacy, and creating supportive learning environments for both teachers and students.
- Nikki talks about students who “fly under the radar.” How can schools better identify and support those who might not
show visible signs of distress?
- How do you currently check in on your students’ emotional readiness to learn, and what could make that process more effective?
- What are some simple ways teachers can build emotional literacy into daily classroom routines?
- Nikki highlights that teachers aren’t data analysts. What would make wellbeing data more useful and manageable for educators?
- How can school leaders foster a culture where staff feel supported to prioritise wellbeing, both for themselves and for their students?
- What opportunities exist to strengthen the connection between wellbeing programs and academic learning outcomes?
- How can technology help track and respond to wellbeing trends without adding to teacher workload?
- After watching this episode, what’s one small change you could make in your classroom or school to better support student wellbeing?